Volkswagen will launch a trio of crucial new electric SUVs under a revised ID model strategy, including a Tiguan EV, a baby crossover and a new flagship
’s Urban Rebel, the most affordable of Volkswagen’s future ID SUV models is tentatively scheduled for launch in 2026, possibly wearing the ID 2X name.
Riding higher and expected to cost slightly more than the ID 2 supermini, which is targeting a £22,000 base price, the ID 2X is expected to be built alongside its sibling and their Cupra andequivalents on the new production line that the Volkswagen Group is building near Barcelona for its smallest EVs.
Volkswagen has already confirmed that the smaller MEB architecture can accommodate batteries of either 38kWh or 56kWh capacity and, so equipped, any ID 2 SUV could reasonably be expected to offer between 180 and 260 miles of range, based on the supermini’s claimed maximum of 280 miles. The peak charging speed will be 125kW, which will enable a 10-80% top-up time of 20 minutes.
Among the developments set to be included on the SSP is a new 800V electric architecture. This will allow Volkswagen’s new electric flagship SUV to support charging beyond 350kW as well as bi-directional charging functionality at higher capacities than that offered by today’s ID cars.
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